When it comes to electric grid climate change resilience, Osmose has seen first-hand that hardening a utility’s transmission structures can be as critical as strengthening its distribution system. Though transmission lines are often supported by steel structures, many of those are aging beyond their expected useful life and can become quite vulnerable to corrosion, storms, wildlife, and pollution.

When a transmission line or substation fails, it can trigger a chain reaction, causing other components to overload or fail. This can lead to a widespread blackout or significant disruptions in electricity supply. By ensuring resilience in the transmission system, utilities can mitigate the risk of cascading failures and minimize the impact on the overall grid.

Osmose is the leading provider of structural resiliency services for transmission structures with 90 years of experience. We do so in ways no other provider can using the largest utility structure database, our proprietary, innovative toolset, professional engineers, and field technicians.